Overview
Position Title: Software and Systems Test Coordination Engineer
Location: Gaydon, West Midlands
Duration: Contract
Salary: £35.80 per hour (Inside IR35)
Based in West Midlands. Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility, to work full time, and travel within the UK
Responsibilities
- Oversee the overall testing status of the EVA25 programs. The role is not hands-on testing but requires a high level of technical understanding.
- Ensure consistent adherence to established processes, effective utilisation of issue management tools, and clear and transparent reporting to senior stakeholders.
- Drive and prioritise actions and process changes based on clear KPIs around testing management with stakeholders across the company.
- Develop metrics, dashboards and professional presentations for delivery and governance reviews.
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of software and systems testing processes and tools.
- Understanding of both agile and waterfall methodologies and the testing aspects of these methodologies.
- Ability to develop, interpret, and present metrics and KPI dashboards.
- Solid understanding of software integration principles and dependencies.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead discussions on complex or sensitive matters.
- High attention to detail and process discipline.
- Ability to identify areas of weakness and where help is needed.
- Experience working within structured project governance frameworks (e.g., PMO, programme teams).
- Ability to maintain and update issue registers and tracking systems with accuracy and rigour.
- Ability to facilitate regular issue review meetings, ensuring clear ownership and timely follow-up.
- Understanding of JIRA and Tableau would be desirable, but not essential.
Education
Degree educated or equivalent experience
Why work through Contechs?
Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.
How to Apply
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